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Silver Alert: Elderly man missing from Orange Park
ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a elderly man missing from Clay County. Police are looking for 92-year-old Harold Fuller.
Riverkeeper says more water siphoning not safe for St. Johns River
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There's a water war brewing between Northeast and Central Florida. A new study could resurface talks of siphoning more water from the St. Johns River.
Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.
Preacher turned sex offender back in the pulpit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 49-year-old Darrell Gilyard plead guilty to molesting a teen and sending lewd texts to another . Sunday he preached at Christ Tabernacle Baptist Church. Video Video
SC college football player found unconscious, dies
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina investigators are looking into the death of a Presbyterian College student and football player. Video Video
The mind of a predator: former FBI agent weighs in
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jarred Harrell will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing 7-year-old Somer Thompson in October 2009. Action News is learning more about the mind set of a sexual predator.
Lawsuit: Gingrich security stomped on man's foot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida man is suing Newt Gingrich, claiming a security officer for the Republican presidential candidate stomped on his foot "like he was stomping out a cigarette."
Firefighters don full gear for Fight For Air Climb
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Step by step, floor by floor, firefighters took in one of Jacksonville's tallest buildings Saturday. Video Video
Lives intersect on deadly stretch of Fla. highway
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The lives of the 11 people killed in last weekend's chain-reaction crashes on Interstate 75 in Florida were so diverse that the groups probably never would have encountered each other again.
Jaguars staff respond to Mularkey arrest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, -- Jacksonville Jaguars react to coach Mike Mularkey's youngest son being arrested for drugs. Video Video
Fla. House votes to rename unemployment comp
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida House has voted to rename unemployment compensation as "reemployment assistance."
Son of NFL Jaguars' coach arrested on drug charge
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Chapel Hill police say the son of new Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is among three former North Carolina athletes arrested for possession of cocaine.
Another victory for "Occupy Online"
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- First it was Bank of America, now it's Sallie Mae. Online petitions are continuing to cause change. Video Video
Somer Thompson's neighbor's react to killer's sentence
ORANGE PARK, Fla.-- Somer Thompson's neighbors had mixed emotions when Jared Harrell was handed a life sentence. Video Video
Justice for Somer: Mom's full statement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Diena Thompson, Somer Thompson's mother, confronted the man who admitted to sexually assaulting and killing her daughter during his sentencing. Video Video
Justice for Somer: Twin brother confronts Jarred Harrell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Samuel Thompson, Somer's twin brother confronted the man who admitted to sexually assaulting and killing his sister during his sentencing. Video Video
Justice for Somer: Grandfather's statement in court
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Phillip Bowling, Somer Thompson's grandfather, confronted the man who admitted to sexually assaulting and killing his granddaughter during his sentencing. Video Video
How will improved jobless rates impact the election?
JACKSONVILLE Fla. -- January's drop in unemployment is encouraging news for our economy, but what does it do for our election? Video Video
New home for St. Johns homeless
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Salvation Army is leasing the 13 and a half acres in their backyard to Home Again St. Johns .
Missing girl found safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The search for 7-year-old Anjelica Krang from Loretto Elementary School is over. She has been found safe.
Tracking a few showers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- A few showers this weekend with very mild temperatures. Video Video
Tony Nelson sent to prison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The former director of the Jacksonville Port Authority is headed to prison for the next 3 1/2 years.
Grilling will cost you more this Super Bowl weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The drought and smaller herds are driving up the price of beef.
NFL Commissioner says Jaguars not moving
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell says he doesn't want to move any of the 32 football teams. Video Video
Harrell admits guilt in Somer Thompson death
UPDATE: The man accused in the slaying death of Somer Renee Thompson pleaded guilty Friday to her murder after accepting a plea deal.  |  Document **Warning: Content is Graphic** (3.7MB)
Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants
NEW YORK (AP) — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.
3 Georgia freshmen dismissed for rules violations
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Three freshmen Georgia football players this season have been dismissed from the team by coach Mark Richt for undisclosed violations.
States included in Michael Foods egg recall
MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, Minn., is recalling hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails to food distributors and manufacturers for institutional use in 34 states.
Boy, 16, hit by car while walking to school
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — Volusia County school officials say they'll step up an awareness campaign after a 16-year-old student was hit by a car and died while walking to school.
Justice for Somer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It could be a big day in the Clay County Courthouse as Jared Harrell is expected to plead guilty to the murder of Somer Thompson. Dale Carson, former FBI agent, joins us to talk about the case. Video Video
Voluntary Pre-K signup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This weekend kicks off the voluntary Pre-kindergarten enrollment program. Julie Watkins joins us live on the Action Cam with all the information parents need to get their kids enrolled. Video Video
Donald Trump makes an endorsement
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Donald Trump is endorsing Mitt Romney for president -- saying Romney is "not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country we all love." Video Video
Plea deal in Somer Thompson case
ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- A local mother could see justice in the murder of Somer Thompson. Video Video
Report: More human waste in St. Johns River
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- JCCI report shows fecal coliform in river tributaries. Video Video
Businesses flying torn American flags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Local veterans say it's disrespectful when they see tattered American flags flying outside homes and businesses. Video Video
Tebow turns down speaking engagement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hometown superstar, Tim Tebow, cancels an appearance at a religious revival in Ohio. Video Video
Field trip money stolen
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Burglars broke in to a Southside charter school, stealing the students' field trip money. Video Video
Mosquitos aren't phased by the winter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The warm weather is creating a big problem. Mosquitos and other bugs aren't dying off like they normally would. Video Video
Facebook timeline will become mandatory soon
JACKSONVILLE Fla. -- Facebook executives announced the optional timeline feature will become mandatory "in the next few weeks." Video Video
Turning briefly cooler
JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Breezy onshore winds Friday then warmer again. Video Video
Amazon promises thousands of jobs, but there's a catch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The internet giant, Amazon.com, is promising to bring thousands of jobs to Florida if state officials will allow them to get a tax break. Video Video
Remembering a fallen marine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a small town celebration for a decorated hometown hero. Corporal Jesse Stities received his diploma at Interlachen High School six years ago and today he received a twenty one gun salute there, remembering him and his service. Video Video
Susan G. Komen Foundation responds to backlash
NEW YORK (AP) -- In their first news conference since the cutoff was reported, Komen's leaders denied Planned Parenthood's assertion that the decision was driven by politics and pressure from anti-abortion groups.
Help name the new school in St. Johns County
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- You can help name the new school in St. Johns County.
Timing of Afghanistan combat transition information questionable
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta mentioned to reporters that combat forces in Afghanistan could transition into a basic training and advisory role to Afghan troops by the middle of 2013, which is nearly a year ealier than previously projected by President Obama. Video Video
Study ranks Space Coast No. 1 in Hispanic equality
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study is ranking Florida's Space Coast No. 1 in terms of equality between Hispanics and whites.
UPDATE: No bomb in package
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A suspicious package at the Fed Ex terminal has prompted the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to dispatch their bomb squad.
"Significant court action" expected in Somer Thompson case
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- The suspect in Somer Thompson's murder will be back in court Friday morning. "Significant court action" is expected. Video Video
Traffic stop leads to huge meth bust
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of two men on drug charges in Columbia County. Video Video
EDDY Awards finalists being decided today
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One hundred sixty-three Duval County teachers were narrowed down to 15 semi-finalists. Today, a panel will determine the top 5 finalists of the EDDY Awards Teacher of the Year. Video Video
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